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Early County

Georgia · Public K-12

Early County's public-school directory totals 3 campuses, with student enrollment near 1,482. Early County Public Schools is the largest district. Median household income runs around $54,083. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Early County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,482
-570 (-28%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
13%
was 25%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
81%
was 70%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,482
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,083
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
92.4%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
758 students
Middle
1
218 students
High
1
506 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Early County Public Schools
1,482 students · 1 district in Early County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Early County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
41%
Hispanic
1%
Black
53%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
13%
Hispanic
2%
Black
81%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
24.4% under 18

Test scores in Early County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Early County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Early County Elementary SchoolBlakelyElementaryPK-06758·
Early County High SchoolBlakelyHigh09-12506·
Early County Middle SchoolBlakelyMiddle07-08218·

Cities in Early County

Blakely3 schools

About Early County

Across the thinly populated Georgia county of Early County of about 10,603 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 1,482 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $54,083 a year, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 20%. That income level is 14% meaningfully below the Georgia median.

In terms of grade levels, Early County spans 1 elementary school (758 students), 1 middle school (218), and 1 high school (506).

The largest single district in Early County is Early County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 1,482 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,482 students, shrank 28% from the 2,052 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 25% to 13%.

On allk12, the community for Early County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Early County?
Early County, Georgia has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,482 students.
How many high schools are in Early County?
Early County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 506 students.
How many middle schools are in Early County?
Early County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 218 students.
How many elementary schools are in Early County?
Early County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 758 students.
What is the largest school district in Early County?
Early County Public Schools is the largest school district in Early County, serving approximately 1,482 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Early County?
Early County, Georgia has a population of approximately 10,603, with a median age of 41. About 24.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Early County?
Median household income in Early County is $54,083, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 19.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Early County?
Approximately 14.7% of adults 25 and older in Early County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Early County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 92.4% of students in Early County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Early County schools?
Across Early County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data